Louisiana § CC 1739 - Limited irrevocability
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1739 — Limited irrevocability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1739. Limited irrevocability
A donation of property that the donor will leave at his death is irrevocable only in the sense that the donor may no longer dispose of the property by gratuitous title, save for dispositions of modest value. Nevertheless, the donor remains the owner of the property and, as such, retains the full liberty of disposing of it by onerous title, in the absence of an express stipulation to the contrary.
Acts 2004, No. 619, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1739
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1739 cover?
Section CC 1739 ("Limited irrevocability") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 1739?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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